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North Berwick, ME


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North Berwick, Maine

North Berwick, Maine, in York county, is 34 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 67 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 4,293 people lived in North Berwick.

The People and Families of North Berwick

In North Berwick, about 62% of adults are married. North Berwick is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Berwick had a median family income of $51,753. Many people in North Berwick make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. North Berwick doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

North Berwick residents donated more money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in North Berwick.

North Berwick Housing

An estimated 82% of living spaces in North Berwick are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In North Berwick, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

North Berwick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorth Berwick Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNorth Berwick People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%North Berwick Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%North Berwick Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Berwick Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%North Berwick Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%North Berwick Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of North Berwick, ME

Comparing North Berwick to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population64
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Female Share of the Population36
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98

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